- They don’t pedal, but the race relies on them to ensure the event’s mobility over three weeks. United by specialised expertise, the technical partners of the Tour de France form a large family, bringing together long-time members and new additions.
- Logistics specialists, mechanics, drivers, chefs, and many others: a diverse community of professionals puts its expertise to work for the Tour de France.
XPO Logistics: Leading the Tour, Stage by Stage
- 45 trucks driven by 56 drivers to transport the equipment and structures of the Tour de France.
- Since 2025, CO₂ emissions have been reduced by up to 90% thanks to the LESS® HVO solution and its biofuel.
For 46 years, XPO Logistics has been responsible for transportation and loading/unloading operations at the start and finish of each stage.
And because sustainable transportation is one of the great challenges of the century, XPO will continue to roll out its LESS® HVO solution in 2026—a biofuel capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90%. This solution helped avoid 223,370 kg of CO₂ during the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2025.
Gruau, Providing Medical Services to All Support Staff
- Since 1982, the Tour de France and the Gruau Group have been on the same path.
- 7 ambulances are part of the medical support system for the Tour.
As the European leader in commercial vehicle conversion, Gruau puts its expertise to work for the Tour to help provide medical assistance to the riders and the promotional caravan.
This on-the-ground presence highlights the human dimension of this historic partnership and the values of commitment, teamwork, and a spirit of service shared throughout the races.
Sodexo: The Tour with a Thousand and One Flavors
- 60 employees (chefs, maître d’s, waitstaff, drivers, logistics specialists) working on the Tour.
- 3,500 daily catering services, including 1,700 guests at the Start Village, 250 guests at the Stage Relay, and more than 500 people on the 4 finish-line buses.
As the official caterer since 1991, Sodexo has been feeding the Tour de France every day. But Sodexo does more than just serve delicious food. Drawing on 60 years of expertise, the company cares for the planet by promoting local products at every stage, relentlessly fighting food waste, and innovating with eco-friendly packaging.
Doublet's 'Men in blue' dress up the Tour
- 80 blue-collar crew members organized into 5 teams, working intensively for 3 weeks after 8 months of preparation.
- 7 metric tons of equipment handled each day, including 500 inclined barriers, 250 advertising banners on poles, and 10 kilometres of banners.
Doublet’s 80 workers transform every stretch of road on the Grande Boucle into a setting worthy of the world’s greatest race. A meticulously choreographed logistical ballet orchestrated by five specialized teams to ensure the Tour is both visible and secure.
Sponsor signage, press and VIP areas, road markings, decor for the final 100 kilometers, securing sprint finish zones, and combating unauthorized advertising… “A true human and logistical challenge” that the “Men in blue” take on to allow the riders to race toward glory in an environment worthy of them.
Norauto: Keeping an Eye Under the Hood
- 3 tow trucks are on standby at all times to assist all participating vehicles.
- 10 Norauto employees are on hand in the mobile workshop to perform vehicle maintenance.
In 2026, Norauto will completely overhaul its mobile workshop with a traveling unit staffed by 10 Norauto experts who will provide preventive care, routine maintenance, technical servicing, and rapid assistance throughout the entire route.
As true field professionals, they work directly on the vehicles to prevent them from breaking down during the stage. In addition, three Norauto trucks are deployed to tow vehicles in the event of a confirmed breakdown
Happee Services: Happiness Lies in Innovation
- 20 employees deployed on the road at stage locations.
- Up to 300,000 liters of water saved per Tour thanks to sustainable solutions.
A specialist in sanitation solutions for events for over 50 years, and a service provider for the Tour de France for over 12 years, Happee Services will become a partner of the Tour in 2026. The first to arrive at each stage and the last to leave, the 20 employees on the ground handle everything from the installation and maintenance of equipment to its dismantling and even the cleaning of the finish lines.
A pioneer of an ambitious CSR initiative, the company stands out on several fronts: production that is predominantly “Made in France,” concrete decarbonization efforts, urine recycling, a gender equality index of 93%, and innovations such as Europe’s first dry restroom trailer and the development of inclusive facilities for people with limited mobility.
